warning lights BMW MOTORRAD F 650 CS 2003 Rider's Manual (in English)

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Introduction
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General information and
controls
General view, left side ........... 4
General view, right side ......... 5
Cockpit ................................. 6
Telltale and warning lights ..... 7
Ignition switch and steering
lock .................................... 8-9
Odometer/clock .................. 10
Hazard warning flashers ...... 11
Left handlebar fitting ........... 12
Right handlebar fitting ......... 13
Seat .................................... 14
Softbag .......................... 15-18
Topcase .........................19-20 Safety check
Checklist ........................ 21-22
Engine oil ....................... 23-25
Fuel ................................ 26-27
Handlebar levers ............ 28-29
Brake system
– general ........................ 30-31
Brake system ................. 32-33
Brakes ................................ 34
Drive belt ............................ 35
Spring preload .................... 36
Shock-absorber
adjustment .......................... 37
Wheels ........................... 38-39
Accessories and tyres......... 40
Loading............................... 41
Coolant .......................... 42-43
Lights ............................. 44-46
Contents
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Introduction
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Starting – Riding – Parking
First time out ................. 47-48
Important notes ............. 49-51
Side stand ..................... 52-53
Running in ..................... 54-55
Before you start ................... 56
Starting ............................... 57
Telltale and warning
lights ............................. 58-59
Riding, gear shifts.......... 60-61
Braking .......................... 62-63
ABS – familiarisation
phase .................................. 64
Anti-lock braking system
(ABS) ............................. 65-68Arrive safely
Arrive safely....................69-70
Service worldwide ............... 71
Environmental protection .... 72
BMW rider's equipment ....... 73
BMW motorcycle
accessories ......................... 74
Training means extra
safety .................................. 75
Concluding thoughts ......76-77
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General information and controls
1Speedometer
2 Odometer/tripmeter
3 Reset button for odometer/
tripmeter
4 Telltale and warning lights
5 Clock
6 Rev. counter (
b54) 7
Knob for setting clock
(minutes)
8 Knob for setting clock (hours)
9 Ignition switch and steering
lock (
b8)
10 Rocker switch, hazard
warning flashers
OE (b11)
OEOptional extra
( ) Figure in brackets
bpage number for
description
Cockpit
163542
87
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General information and controls1Telltale light,
flashing turn indicators left/
right green
Z
2Warning light, ABS checkOE
red
D (b65)
3 Telltale light,
high-beam headlight blue
q
4Warning light, engine oil
pressure red
p (b59)
OEOptional extra
5Warning light, coolant tem-
perature red
j (b58)
6 Telltale light, neutral
green
k
7Warning light,
fuel level when approx.
4 litres left in tank yellow
m
( ) Figure in bracketsbpage number for
description
Telltale and warning lights
13542
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General information and controls
Key positionsONOperating position,
ignition, lights and all
electrical circuits
switched on
R Ignition and lights off,
steering not locked*
(handlebars can be turned
freely to left or right)
 Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
e Attention:
Engage the steering lock with the
handlebars in this position only.
* The key can be removed in these
positions
d Warning:
Never turn the key to OFF or
I while riding the motorcy-
cle!
OFF Ignition and lights off,
steering locked*
IParking light on,
steering locked*
L Note:
Switch the parking light on for
limited periods only.
Note state of battery charge.
Ignition switch and steering lock
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Safety check
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Checklist
For this reason, check the
details in the following sections
before you start the journey:
–Fuel level
–Clutch-lever play
– Brake pressure
– Brake fluid levels (front and rear)
–Drive belt
– Warning lights and telltale lights
– Wheel rim and tyre condition, tread depth and tyre pres-
sures – Load and gross weight
–Coolant level
– Lights
– Check regularly (every time
you stop for fuel), on the basis
of the following section:
– Engine oil level (every second stop for fuel)
– Brake pads
If you encounter any problems
or difficulties, it is always best
to contact your authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer. He will
provide the necessary advice
and assistance.
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Starting – Riding – Parking
ABS check– ABS warning light 1
(
b 64-68)
Coolant temperatureWarning light 2 j (red) flashes
for approx. 3 seconds after you
switch on the ignition.
The electronic engine manage-
ment system initialises itself
during this period.
e Attention:
If the coolant temperature
warning light
j comes on, stop
the engine and allow it to cool
down.
Check coolant level in the
expansion tank (
b42).
If the expansion tank is full, but
the warning light remains on, or
if coolant consumption is exces-
sive, consult a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.
Telltale and warning lights
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Starting – Riding – ParkingEngine oil pressureWarning light4 p (red) goes
out above idle speed.
e Attention:
If warning light 4 comes on dur-
ing the journey, take the follow-
ing action as soon as traffic
conditions permit:
 Disengage the clutch
 Operate the kill switch (
b56)
 Bring the motorcycle safely to a halt
 Check engine oil level
(b25)
e Attention:
If the motorcycle is being ridden
and warning light 4 lights up
even though the oil level is cor-
rect, you must consult a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Low fuel levelWhen warning light 3 m (yellow)
lights up, the usable quantity of
fuel left in the tank is approxi-
mately 4 litres.
Telltale and warning lights
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Index
AAdjusting headlight beam throw, 44
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Check, 65
Notes, 64
Self-diagnosis, 65
Troubleshooting, 66
BBrake fluid levelCheck, 32
Checking
front brake, 33
Brake system, checking, 30
Brake-fluid level Checking
rear brake, 34
CCatalytic converter, 51Safety instructions, 51
Checking brake pads, 31, 34
Checking brake pressure, 29
Clock, 6, 10
Clutch lever, 28
Clutch-lever play, adjusting, 28
Cockpit, 6
Coolant, 42, 43
Coolant level Check, 42
Correct loading, 41
EEmergency off (kill) switch for ignition, 13
Engine oil, 24
Engine oil pressure Warning light, 59
Environmental protection, 72
FFlashing turn indicator switch, 12
Flashing turn indicators Telltale lights, 7
Front brake Brake fluid level, 33
Fuel Octane number, 27
Fuel filler cap, 26
Fuel level Check, 26
Fuel tank capacity, 59
Fuse box, 5
GGearshifts, 60, 61
General view left side, 4
right side, 5
A – G
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Index
SSafety check, 21, 22
Safety instructionsCatalytic converter, 51
Safety instructions, braking, 62, 63
Seat, 14
Service worldwide, 71
Shock-absorber adjustment, 37
Softbag, 15, 16, 17
Softbag for stowage compartment, inserting/
securing, 15
Speedometer, 6
Spring preload, 36 Front wheel, 36
Starter pushbutton, 13
Starting, 57
Switch on the ignition, 56
TTank cap, 26
Telltale and warning lights, 6 ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 7, 59
Flashing turn indicator, left, 7
High-beam headlight, 7
Low fuel level, 7, 59
Neutral, 7
Tread depth, tyres, 38
Tripmeter reset button, 6 Type plate, 5
Tyres
Running in, 55
Tread depth, 38
Tyre pressures, 39
WWarning lightLow fuel level, 59
Warning lights ABS, 7, 58
Coolant temperature, 7, 58
Engine oil pressure, 59
Low fuel level, 7
S – Z
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